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Anime on DVD has published its review of AN Entertainment’s latest release, Haré+Guu DVD volume 5.

The second full length episode of the internet anime series Ayumayu Theater is now available for free online viewing. The second episode will be available until November 9th.

The “Special” section of the Soukou no Strain homepage now hosts a new streaming 30 second commercial for the upcoming mecha action anime TV series. The show is

Broccoli has scheduled release dates for two new manga titles. Galaxy Angel II volume 1 will retail at $9.99 beginning January 24, 2007. Disgaea 2 volume 1 will

The official Japanese homepage for the 3 episode To Heart 2 OVA series is now online. The series will debut in Japan next year. Source: Moon Phase

The European branch of Viz Media has announced its acquisition of broadcast rights to the acclaimed romantic drama anime series Honey & Clover. Anime on DVD reports that

Geneon is now seeking a full time DVD production assistant with 1-2 years of prior Japanese to English localization or DVD post production experience. Source: Anime News Network

Question: Why are there so many great series that never seem to get licensed for North American release? I know there are a number of great titles that

Gangan Wing Magazine has announced that Tahiko Kimura’s romantic comedy manga series Seto no Hanayome (“Bride of the Straits”) will be adapted into anime form. Source: Moon Phase

Question: I am a huge fan of Jim Terry’s original Force Five. I realize these are watered down versions of anime overseas, but for me, this was the

Tohokushinsha has formally announced that Production IG will animate a new anime television series revival of the 1975 giant robot anime show Yuusha Raideen (“Brave Raideen”). The new

Geneon has inaugurated its fan club website Geneon Spot. Registration is free until the end of the year and registered users may view a free streaming version of

The Japanese Xbox.com homepage now hosts a streaming 8 minute long trailer for the upcoming Xbox 360 game Dead or Alive Xtreme 2.

Adult Source Media has announced that its latest adult anime title, Perverted Thomas, is now available. The 30 minute long bilingual DVD includes a 30 minute bonus feature

Question: I’ve been reading Fruits Basket till the latest volume, and it’s extremely good and has sold very well – both the DVD and the manga. So why